Mariia Shoshina
Society of Fellows
Mariia Shoshina is a senior majoring in International Relations and Global Studies at the University of Texas. Raised in a bilingual English-Russian environment, Mariia developed a strong interest in linguistics, cultural studies and diplomacy, which led her to pursue this path at UT Austin.
This summer, she further enriched her academic and professional development through the IES Abroad Freiburg Summer Program in Germany, focusing on European political and economic affairs, European decision-making processes, and their global impact.
Mariia’s involvement in the Polish Club, Russian Club, and UNA-USA has enhanced her cultural awareness and language proficiency. She enjoys studying languages and is fluent in Polish, Ukrainian, Russian, and English. In her free time, she involves herself into the development of tabletop game campaigns.
Looking ahead, Mariia aspires to a diplomatic career in the Foreign Service or with a major international organization. She aims to build on the knowledge and experiences gained at UT Austin to achieve her academic and professional goals, including pursuing a Master’s Degree in the field related to Political Economy.
